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Hamburg Center for Health Economics

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The HCHE is a joint research center of the University of Hamburg and the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf. More than 90 researchers are working on interdisciplinary solutions for current and future questions in the field of health economics.

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Universität Hamburg @uni-hamburg.de · 17/09/2026
🏥 Wenn ein Krankenhaus übernommen wird, ändert sich dann die Versorgungsqualität? Forschung zeigt: In solchen Krankenhäusern sinkt die Sterblichkeit nach der Behandlung mit Herzinfarkt, nicht aber nach Schlaganfällen. Woran das liegen könnte, erklärt Prof. Jonas Schreyögg vom @hche-uhh.bsky.social:
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Beeinflussen Krankenhausübernahmen die Qualität der Versorgung?
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🩺Topic: "Mission Good Work—What drives us in healthcare": #HCHE's afterwork #Research4Talents in Hamburg on Oct 1 is for young professionals & researchers shaping healthcare! Feat. #ScienceComics by Anna Breuer. #Healthcare #HealthEconomics #YoungProfessionals #YoungResearchers 👉 Info: uhh.de/w35ri
Science comic on healthcare topics, with the German title: "Mission Good Work – What Drives Us in Healthcare"
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🎓 Congrats on a successful PhD defense, Sophia Cordes! 🎉Her dissertation provides new evidence on improving chronic care through provider cooperation, innovation & resource allocation. Proud of your contribution to #HCHE's #DFG-funded Research Training Group! 🚀
Sophia Cordes with a doctoral cap and a bouquet of flowers in the HCHE foyer.
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New in @lancetrh-europe.bsky.social: hospital acquisitions in Germany's price-regulated system were linked to a 1.24-point drop in 30-day mortality after heart attacks – driven by new cardiac catheterization labs. Findings by Esra Bayindir, Reinhard Busse & Jonas Schreyögg: doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Empty with Fluoroscopy C-Arm and Sterile Procedure Table in Bright Light
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Is physicians' behaviour partly driven by economic incentives? Can this be used to maximize quality of treatment? The answers to these and further questions are one topic of the #HCHE`s anniversary exhibition. Find out in person & online: uhh.de/2fvu9 #hche15 #HealthcareResearch #BehavioralEconomics
Patient and doctor talking.
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
How can our healthcare system remain competitive while other sectors offer flexible working models? 1.6M nurses & 420k docs are working in Germany, increasing part-time, changing regional staffing. Do we really need more medical professionals? Insights at #HCHE’s exhibition or online: uhh.de/2rjpy
Arms of three medical professionals crossed over their chests
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
From Hamburg to Rotterdam! Over 25 researchers from the #HCHE are joining the #EuHEA Conference 2026 at the #EsCHER in Rotterdam. We are thrilled to be here for "Bridging health economics excellence in research & practice." Great to network, share research & reconnect!
Members of the HCHE at the EuHEA 2026 outside the University of Rotterdam
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
How to prepare hospitals for the future? Our hospital spending rose significantly from 2019 to 2024. Reducing costs while maintaining or even improving quality is possible by reforming ER care, more outpatient surgeries, and merging into larger networks. More at the #HCHE exhibition: uhh.de/kmipz
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Congrats to Carolin Brinkmann! She starts her Junior Professorship Business Administration, with a focus on Healthcare Management at @uni-hamburg.de. Her empirical research evaluates healthcare innovations to provide decision-makers with evidence to improve care. Glad you are staying at the #HCHE! 🎉
Portrait of Professor Carolin Brinkmann
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Are health programs worth it? Assessing value is complex. Health economic evaluation models simulate long-term costs & quality of life to support political decisions. Discover insights into health economic evaluation at the #hche15 exhibition: uhh.de/7s8jn #healthprograms #healtheconomicevaluation
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Can we afford to get old? Given the growing number of people over the age of 65, long-term care and support are placing a strain on social security systems. How can we support informal care & align expectations? Find research-based answers at the #HCHE anniversary exhibition or online: uhh.de/cpswe
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Today at the #HCHE Research Seminar: Prof. Stefan Lipman (Erasmus University Rotterdam) presents the Health Choice Questionnaire! 🩺📊The HCQ is a tool to discover how people value future health & time preferences.🕒 16:00-17:15📍Esplanade 36, #HealthEconomics #BehavioralEconomics
Portrait of Stefan Lipman
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Mental Illness: the giant disease? Mental illness is affecting over 1 billion people globally and 1 in 6 in Europe. Mental disorders cost Germany over €100B p.a., driven by therapy, sick leave, & lost productivity. Learn more about this growing burden at #HCHE's anniversary exhibition: uhh.de/nzvw0
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Welcome Prof. Pieter Bakx from Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management to today's #HCHE seminar! He discusses the career costs of informal long-term care in the Netherlands: how caregiving reduces adult children's employment & earnings. 8 June 2026, 4PM at Hamburg Center for Health Economics.
Portrait of Prof. Pieter Bakx
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
📢 Noch bis 15. Juni 2026 für den Master Health Economics & Health Care Management #HEHCM an der @uni-hamburg.de bewerben! Im Reel geben Absolventin Emily Faltin und Masterstudentin Zoe Konjer Einblicke in den Studiengang. Und hier gibts weitere Infos: uhh.de/vislf
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Rund 80% der erwachsenen Bevölkerung sind bereit, Verantwortung in der privaten Pflege zu übernehmen ––Erkenntnisse einer aktuellen Studie des #HCHE. „The Willingness to Provide Private Care in the Future: Findings Based on a Nationwide, Representative Study in Germany” 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...
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Studie in Hamburg: Pflegebereitschaft insgesamt hoch, doch nicht in allen Bereichen
Die allermeisten Menschen in Deutschland sind grundsätzlich bereit, Angehörige zu pflegen. Das hat eine repräsentative Studie des Center for Health Economics der Universität Hamburg ergeben. Demnach k...
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
New study on "What hospital quality indicators matter to patients" by #HCHE Member Malin Hüllemann (#UKE) in the European Journal of Health Economics! Findings suggest, to improve patient choice and hospital information. Find the full study here: uhh.de/5lk6o
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What hospital quality indicators matter to patients? Results from a general population survey
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Excited to share new study in Social Science & Medicine! Analyzing 23k+ heart failure patients, #HCHE researchers Sophia Cordes & Prof. Tom Stargardt found better-connected GP networks lead to: 🏥 Fewer hospitalizations 🫀 Lower mortality 💰 ~€1380 savings/patient Full paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.so...
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Are we prepared for new pandemics? By late 2022, only 1 in 4 in Germany thought we were. Personal restrictions and the willingness to get vaccinated were the mayor issues for the public related to COVID. Find out more about these questions at our exhibition in person at #HCHE or online: uhh.de/4dcbo
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
How can sustainable healthcare be financed? At #HCHE's anniversary exhibition, Prof. Schreyögg addresses declining revenues, too much spending, and options for insurers. Find answers to these pressing financial questions in person at the Hamburg Center for Health Economics or online: uhh.de/7o61d
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Universität Hamburg @uni-hamburg.de · 07/05/2026
15 Jahre Hamburg Center for Health Economics: Im @hche-uhh.bsky.social forschen Ökonominnen und Ökonomen sowie Medizinerinnen und Mediziner von UHH und UKE gemeinsam zu den aktuellen Herausforderungen der Gesundheitsversorgung. Die Forschungsarbeiten sind nun in einer Jubiläumsausstellung zu sehen.
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Ausstellung zeigt Forschung zu aktuellen Gesundheitsthemen
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
15 Years of HCHE! 🥂 Our anniversary health economics exhibition is now open. Featuring remarks from UHH President Prof. Heekeren & UKE Dean of Faculty of Medicine Prof. Schwappach-Pignataro, over 100 guests from science, business & politics celebrated with us. 📊💡 #HCHE15Years #HealthEcon #Hamburg
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
"Following the Money": Today at the #HCHE Seminar Professor Tinna Laufey Ásgeirsdóttir from the University of Iceland will present an econometric analysis identifying the reasons for significant discrepancies in monetary health values ​​(QALY = Quality-Adjusted Life Years).
Portrait of Professor Tinna Laufey Ásgeirsdóttir
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Universität Hamburg @uni-hamburg.de · 13/04/2026
🏥 Kurzdienste, Tandems und Team-Briefings am Morgen: Können diese Maßnahmen die Arbeit im Krankenhaus besser gestalten? Das untersuchen Theresa Maurer, Prof. Eva-Maria Wild und ihr Team im Projekt „Arbeiten 5.0“ am @hche-uhh.bsky.social der UHH und des UKE. Zum Interview:
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Wie kann die Arbeit in Krankenhäusern zukunftssicher gestaltet werden?
Ein Team am Hamburg Center for Health Economics untersucht, welche Maßnahmen Krankenhäusern konkret helfen.
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Research Seminar: The Societal Cost of Long COVID & ME/CFS in Germany — Jörg Heydecke (ME/CFS Research Foundation) presents a first-of-its-kind study on the €60B+ annual burden of these diseases. 📅 Mon, April 13, 16:00 📍 HCHE, Esplanade 36, Hamburg (4011/13) #MECFS #LongCOVID #HCHE
Portrait of Jörg Heydecke
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
🏆 Congrats to Prof. Marcella Alsan (@harvard.edu) on the Humboldt Research Award, presented by Federal Research Minister Bär. Alsan is researching refugee movements impact on the german healthcare system with #HCHE colleagues. #HumboldtAward #HealthEconomics #Harvard #GlobalHealth 📸 M. Merz
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Universität Hamburg @uni-hamburg.de · 23/03/2026
Deutschland zahlt viel Geld für sein Gesundheitssystem. 🏥 Und trotzdem: Im internationalen Vergleich erzielen wir keine besseren gesundheitlichen Ergebnisse. In ihrer „Vorlesung für alle“ am 31. März diskutiert Nucleusprofessorin Iris Kesternich mögliche Reformansätze. Hier anmelden: uhh.de/6wug2
Collage von Prof. Iris Kesternich vor dem Philosophenturm der Universität Hamburg. Credits: UHH/Esfandiari
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
👉 New publication out by Michael Möller/Eva Wild/Winnie Tan/Jonas Schreyögg #hche: ML for heterogeneous treatment effect estimation in real-world health data. Scoping review: 1,700+ records, 74 studies. Growing use in medical research. Lack of adoption in health economics. doi.org/10.1016/j.jv...
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Kick-off evaluation model project genome sequencing @ National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds/GKV-Spitzenverband. We will provide scientific support together with Medical University of Innsbruck & University Hospital Zurich. Thanks for the start to our collaboration! uhh.de/d4n9u
Evaluation consortium at the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds (GKV-Spitzenverband) in Berlin
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Today at #HCHE: Prof. Tobias Klein (Tilburg University) explores if GP incentives can cut costs vs patient copays. “Is Physician Cost-Sharing an Alternative to Patient Cost-Sharing?” 📅 Jan 26, 2026 🕓 16:00–17:15 📍 Hamburg (HCHE) #HealthcareEconomics #GPIncentives #HealthPolicy #HealthcareCosts
Portrait of Professor Tobias Klein
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
How does platform design drive prices? Today at #HCHE Research Seminar: Heiner Schumacher (University of Innsbruck) discusses how features like buy boxes & algorithms impact market power, using Medicare Part D as an example. 📅 19 Jan | 16:00 hrs | HCHE #HealthEconomics #HCHE #Medicare
Portrait of Professor Heiner Schumacher
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
📢 Job alert: We’re looking for a Research Associate (Health Economics) at the University of Hamburg Business School / #HCHE! 🧬📊 Work on genomic sequencing evaluation + PhD option. 3-year contract (E13 TV-L), full-time/part-time possible. Apply by Jan 20, 2026. More information: uhh.de/o80hn
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
📢 Update to today’s #HCHE Research Seminar: Ana Costa-Ramón had to cancel at short notice. Thanks to Benjamin Ukert (#TAMU) for stepping in. He presents new work on hospital crowding in Texas and its impact on patient outcomes. 🗓 1 Dec, 16:00 @ HCHE ℹ️ uhh.de/sj53h #HealthEconomics #HospitalCrowding
Portrait of Benjamin Ukert
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Studie „Climate Anxiety in Germany“ (A. Hajek & H.-H. König #HCHE) zeigt: Klimaemotionen bei Jugendlichen stark ausgeprägt. Angst, Ohnmacht & Frust wirken psychisch. Selbstwirksamkeit, lösungsorientierte Narrative & klimafreundliches Handeln können Ängste mindern & Resilienz stärken. uhh.de/cuy8z
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Was macht der Klimawandel mit unserer Psyche?
Nach der Klimakonferenz: Welche Gefühle löst der Klimawandel ins uns aus? Und wie können wir mit der psychischen Belastung umgehen?
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
We had the pleasure of welcoming numerous national & international researchers to the XVI Workshop of the dggö Committee Allocation and Distribution at #HCHE. Over 2 days we had discussions on topics such as health inequality, provider motivation, hospital regulation, and innovation in healthcare.
Group picture of the participants of the conference
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
And another summa cum laude – excellent work, Fabian Grünwald! Congrats on the successful defense of your dissertation “Exploring Pharmaceutical Policy and Access in Europe: Three Essays on Marketing Authorization and Regulation”! 🎓 🍾 🏆 We are proud of you! #HCHE
Portrait of Fabian Grünwald
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Summa cum laude! Huge congrats to Carolin Brinkmann on the successful defense of your dissertation, “Essays on Health Economic Evaluation, Well-being, and Willingness to Pay Measurement”! You have done very well! The #HCHE team is proud of you! 🎓 🥂 👏
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Darf’s auch etwas mehr sein? Zusatzleistungen in der medizinischen Versorgung – Was bedeuten sie für Krankenkassen, Arztpraxen und Patient:innen? Unsere jährliche Veranstaltungsreihe im #HCHE: 👉 HCHE Research Results live 📅 6. November 2025, 17:00 Uhr 📍 Kostenlos, Anmeldung unter uhh.de/5a9xm
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Today, US guest researcher Prof. Marcella Alsan presents “Why Doesn’t the United States Have National Health Insurance? The Political Role of the American Medical Association” at #HCHE. She is currently working on a joint research project with Jonas Schreyögg, Esra Eren Bayindir and Robert Messerle.
Group portrait of Robert Messerle, Esra Eren Bayindir, Marcella Alsan, Jonas Schreyögg
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
📣 Call for Applications! We are excited to announce the next cohort of the DFG Research Training Group Managerial and Economic Dimensions of Health Care Quality is launching in April 2026! We are seeking 12 highly motivated doctoral students to join our interdisciplinary #HCHE team. 👉 uhh.de/gmazf
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
On September 29, 2025, Dr Cate Bailey (Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne Health Economics, School of Population and Global Health, UoM) will visit the #HCHE to present the topic 👉 "The validity of the EQ-HWB instruments in caregiver, mental health, and general populations for economic evaluation"
Portrait of Dr Cate Bailey
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Starting on 20 Oct 2025, we will be presenting a diverse program of lectures with international guests at the HCHE Research Seminar. Speakers: Katarzyna Dubas-Jakóbczyk, Tobias Klein, Ana Costa-Ramón, Gregor Pfeifer, Benjamin Chibuye & Stefan Sliwa Ruiz. 👉 The events can be found here: uhh.de/lz2h9
Portraits of international researchers Katarzyna Dubas-Jakóbczyk, Tobias Klein, Ana Costa-Ramón, Heiner Schumacher, Gregor Pfeifer, Benjamin Chibuye and Dr. Stefan Sliwa Ruiz.
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Die Bundesgesundheitsministerin hat die Mitglieder der neuen #FinanzKommission Gesundheit berufen. Sie sollen Maßnahmen für eine dauerhafte Stabilisierung der Beitragssätze in der GKV erarbeiten. Mit dabei u.a. #HCHE-Direktor Prof. Dr. Jonas Schreyögg. Zur PM: uhh.de/6w27f bsky.app/profile/bmg-...
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Bundesgesundheitsministerin Warken stellt GKV-Kommission vor
Die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit, Nina Warken, hat die Mitglieder der „FinanzKommission Gesundheit“ berufen. Sie sollen Maßnahmen für eine dauerhafte Stabilisierung der Beitragssätze in der gesetzl...
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
#HCHE-Direktor Professor Jonas Schreyögg im Interview mit der ÄrzteZeitung über das erhebliche Einsparungspotential einer Reform der Notfallversorgung. www.aerztezeitung.de/Politik/Gesu...
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Gesundheitsökonom Schreyögg: Notfallreform könnte pro Jahr fünf Milliarden Euro einsparen
Überfüllte Ambulanzen, gestresste Ärzte, hohe Kosten: Die Notfallversorgung gehört zügig reformiert, sagt der Hamburger Gesundheitsökonom Jonas Schreyögg. Auf den Gesetzentwurf der Ampel lasse sich au...
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
📣 Job alert: Are you interested in applying empirical methods to investigate market behavior? We are looking to hire a PhD student to join a German-French project investigating the role of market power in determining consumer choice using micro-level data. Deadline: 3 September 2025. 👉 uhh.de/mublj
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Hamburg Center for Health Economics @hche-uhh.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
At this year’s #IHEA2025 World Congress on Health Economics in #Bali (Indonesia), several #HCHE members and associates were guests and presented their research projects. Well done - and have a good and safe journey back home to Hamburg!
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Sebastian Neumann-Böhme @snb.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Just presented at #iHEA2025 on how guiding patients with triage tools can improve emergency care decisions under uncertainty. Great fun sharing our findings—thanks to my @hi-prix.bsky.social & @hche-uhh.bsky.social colleagues for joining and supporting! #healthliteracy #healtheconomics #EDuse #Bali
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